Amy Russell
Montgomery
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 16 years of progressive healthcare experience spanning across multiple nursing disciplines. Skilled at working effectively with diverse patient populations and fostering trusting relationships to improve patient outcomes. Superior communication, organizational, negotiation and people management skills enable care delivery fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Nursing Officer/Infusion Nurse Manager
Pain MD Houston/Infusion MD
The Woodlands, Texas
09.2022 - Current
- Proficient in starting peripheral intravenous lines, accessing implanted ports, and utilizing centrally placed peripheral access devices daily.
- Skilled in identifying potential drug interactions and complications.
- Executed continuous monitoring of unconscious sedated patients while maintaining airway integrity throughout Ketamine infusion sessions.
- Nurtured connections with patients and families, prioritizing trust and open communication to support overall patient experience.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align nursing practices with organizational goals and regulatory compliance.
Substitute School Registered Nurse
Magnolia ISD
Magnolia, Texas
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Serving as a substitute school RN across entire district including students of all ages.
- Provided direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.
- Coordinated administering of medications to students at the schools.
- Educated students, staff, and families on health-related topics and resources.
PACU Registered Nurse
Spring Hospital
Spring, Texas
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Executed comprehensive peri-anesthetic management to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes during complex surgeries.
- Facilitated effective discharge planning and patient education to enhance recovery outcomes in peri-anesthetic care.
- Administered medications and managed pain control protocols for post-operative patients.
Occupational Health Nurse Manager
Tatweer Petroleum
Kingdom of Bahrain
02.2012 - 10.2013
- Assess, Develop, and Implement an Occupational Health Program for a multi-national company focused on the health and well-being of over 800 employees.
- Health Promotions Director – Implementation of multiple health programs including weight loss, healthy cooking, and monthly health bulletins.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Christiana Care Health
Newark, Delaware
06.2008 - 03.2011
- Interdisciplinary Care of Intraoperative Patients.
- Patient-Focused Circulating and Scrub Nurse - Orthopedics, Trauma, and General Surgery.
- Nursing Education Council Team Leader.
Medical ICU Step-Down Unit Nurse
Christiana Care Health
Newark, Delaware
01.2006 - 06.2008
- Interdisciplinary Care of Medical Step-Down Patients.
- Collaborate Care for Telemetry Monitored and Ventilated Patients.
- Charge Nurse - Schedule Allocation, Staff Organization, Unit Directives.
- Nursing Education Council Team Leader.
- Preceptor for New RN’s and Undergraduate Students.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Methodist Medical Center
Peoria, Illinois
11.2004 - 01.2006
- Team Leader and Lead Instructor for Robotic Surgery.
- Circulating Nurse for General Surgery.
- Preceptor for Student Nurse Externs.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
The Ohio State University Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
02.2003 - 11.2004
- Collaborate care for the High Risk Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum Patient
- Circulating Nurse
- Transitional Care for Newborn Infants
- Assisted in high-risk deliveries, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Delaware
Newark, DE01-2009
Associate Degree - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH01-2002
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- Recruiting and hiring
- Patient Safety & Clinical Excellence
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Inventory & Supply Chain Management
- Appointment scheduling
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient care coordination
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer/Infusion Nurse Manager
Pain MD Houston/Infusion MD
09.2022 - Current
Substitute School Registered Nurse
Magnolia ISD
08.2021 - 05.2024
PACU Registered Nurse
Spring Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2022
Occupational Health Nurse Manager
Tatweer Petroleum
02.2012 - 10.2013
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Christiana Care Health
06.2008 - 03.2011
Medical ICU Step-Down Unit Nurse
Christiana Care Health
01.2006 - 06.2008
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Methodist Medical Center
11.2004 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
The Ohio State University Medical Center
02.2003 - 11.2004
Associate Degree - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Delaware